A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COASTAL BEACH IS A STATE PARK.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 3, Title 51 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 51-3-170.  For purposes of the South Carolina Code of Laws, a coastal beach is considered a state park. For purposes of this section, a "coastal beach" means the area from the high-water mark to the ocean.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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